This commission reviews staff actions, educates the public on discriminatory
issues, enforces Title 11 of the Municipal Code, issues publications,
formulates policies and makes recommendations to City officers. It adopts
rules and regulations, reviews staff investigations of cases and acts on
recommendations.

The Council fosters the development of a comprehensive and coordinated
service system for older persons within the counties of Butler, Fillmore,
Lancaster, Polk, Saline, Seward and York. Members are appointed
by the Mayor, City Council and individual County Board for those outside Lancaster County.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health promotes and provides health
protection to the residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County. It serves as
an advisory body assisted by Health Department staff. Members are
appointed by the Mayor, City Council and County Board.

Agency: Health

For More Information: 402-441-8093

Number of Members: 9

Members Required for a Quorum: 5

Length of Term: 3 years

Term Limit: None

Frequency of Meeting: Monthly

Meeting Time: 5:00 p.m.

Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of each month

Meeting Location: Health Department - Training Center, Lower Level

Special Requirements: Must be residents of Lancaster County and include
medical and dental representatives, one Council member and one County
Commissioner. Medical and Dental representatives are recommended by the Lancaster County Medical Society and the Lincoln Dental Association.

This Board is responsible for the general supervision and control over the Community Health
Endowment. The Community Health Endowment (CHE) of Lincoln is a municipal fund of the City
of Lincoln which was created as a result of the sale of Lincoln General Hospital on October
31, 1997. The goal of CHE is to make Lincoln, Nebraska, the healthiest community in the
nation.

Agency: Mayor's Department

For More Information: 402-436-5516

Number of Members: 15

Members Required for a Quorum: 8

Length of Term: 3 years

Term Limit: Two terms

Frequency of Meeting: Monthly

Meeting Date: Fourth Wednesday of the month

Meeting Time: 1:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: CHE Offices, 250 N 21st St, 2nd floor

Special Requirements: The 12 trustees shall include individuals from the health care
community, business and finance community and other community stakeholders including,
but not necessarily limited to, minorities, under served populations, individuals with
disabilities, neighborhood representatives, community volunteers and representatives from
the religious and educational communities. At least five must have a recognized background
in public health, medicine, human services, registered nursing, mental health, dentistry or
related fields. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Director and the presidents of the Bryan Health and
CHI St. Elizabeth shall be voting ex officio members of the Board.

The Keno Prevention Fund was created in 1994 when Keno was approved by the City Council and County Board. It accesses and distributes
5% of the gross proceeds from Keno. The amount will vary. The reserve fund has now reached $1 million and will be held in reserve until it reaches $1.5 million where upon it will be re-examined by City and County elected officials for direction. Eligible candidates must follow the written guidelines available on the Human Services Web site.

Agency: Human Services

For More Information: 402-441-4944

Number of Members: 8

Members Required for a Quorum: 5

Length of Term: 3 years

Term Limit: None

Frequency of Meeting: Meetings are held in August and December.

Meeting Time: Varies

Meeting Location: 555 S 10th St, room 107

Special Requirements: Members must be residents of Lancaster County and have an understanding of "prevention" and its values.

The original Emergency Medical Services (EMS Inc.) Committee was created in March
1994. The 2011 Lincoln/Lancaster County EMS Oversight Authority is the reorganized successor of EMS Inc. This non-profit board is responsible for setting and enforcing policy for the operations and improvement of emergency medical services employing a physician medical director, reviewing emergency services rates, and making recommendations to the City Council and Mayor.

Agency: Mayor's Office

For More Information: 402-441-7511

Number of Members: 9 voting members and 4 non-voting ex officio members